Sandman Logan

I have the book and absolutely agree with their notions about how a swing fits different body types. I got it a year ago, read it, thought it was OK, then picked it back up this past month and really studied it instead of passive reading it. Being 6'3" with long arms and a lanky body I shouldn't be swinging like Hogan or Stadler. When I really apply what they say I should do (slightly closed back foot, higher arc, definite hip shift to allow arms to bring down club) I really do strike the ball better. A lil background - I have been a fairly constant slicer/banana baller. This swing does not let me do that. I played 9 last Sunday and had 3 drives that were arrow straight with decent distance, and a 5 wood shot from the light rough that I wanted to frame and bring home with me. I owe it all to the LAWS of the golf swing - laws that fit my body type. Now, as long as I stay down on the ball and stop lifting up my head (had 3 topped balls on Sunday) I can start driving that score down into the 80's.

Well, I tried the swing at the driving range on Friday. First thought - feels good. Liked the iron feel. Didn't get any more distance out of the swing but definitely felt like it was straighter. - side note - I have a chronic slice that creeps up on me as the irons get longer, and into the hybrid and driver. The longer irons and hybrid/fairway woods felt good too. Definitely felt like I was hitting them better, more on the downangle. Hit a few pretty straight as well, but also an equal # of slices. Since it was the 1st time I'd try this I wasn't too concerned. The driver - first 2 shots normal slice. Then I remembered, no weight shift, stay back. AND - they went straight. Straight! Several in a row right towards the mountains, maybe a slight fade but very minimal. I remember seeing Lovick and Ron talking in their video about how you can mess up a few good shots in a row by pushing it, so I didn't. Still had a few start to creep more to slice than straight but I brought them back. The distance was greater for me than the irons. I couldn't wait to get out and play. PLAYED SATURDAY Went to Vista Valencia for the first time - an 'Executive course' with only par 3's and 4's. The driver, front 9, not pretty. I thought I was doing it right but I think I was shifting my weight still. The irons, felt great. Loved it. Again, not more distance but much more controlable. It only took a few holes to find that I was a believer now in passive golf. The back nine was a par 30 and I hit a 39. Being a bogy + golfer I was happy with the results. Had 3 pars and a birdie. The irons stayed true. I had a shot into the green with a 5 fairway wood about 190 yards out sitting on a slope. I took it back nice and easy, let the body do the work and dang if that ball didn't go straight at the green. Unfortunately I was aiming to compensate for my normal fade/slice and it popped into the sand trap. However, that straight and tru shot was one I don't think I'll forget. For my drives, well they started staying in the fairway. I kept to the left side (being a leftie) throughout the swing and the ball started cooperating. Can't wait to get out and hit again. I need to concentrate on accelerating at the right time and stop rushing the downswing. I tend to overswing and come over the top if I'm not paying attention, but this swing can really go a long ways in solving that problem. With only one range and one game under my belt I can't wait to continue with passive golf. This could be what I've been looking for - - - the holy grail - - - a repeatable swing. Thanks Ron !

I live in the Southern CA area and would love to sit in on the hour clinic that Ron was suggesting. Is it still possible? I know it was mentioned in Oct 0f 2007 but it looks like it never happened. Let's get one going! I only came across him and the 'passive golf swing' today so I haven't tried it yet, but plan on hitting the driving range today after work and see how it works. Judging from previous posts I know it's going to take awhile to catch it, but it certainly looks worthy of the attempt. Anybody have any updates on their attempts? Anybody played a round with it? Thanks.